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: cloth made of natural undyed wool
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: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown
b
: a pale to grayish yellow
1
: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige
a beige skirt
2
: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2
Synonyms
Examples of beige in a Sentence
Adjective
some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
Recent Examples on the Web
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Tones of beige dominated with only one bright pop of color: pink bougainvillea flowers.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Buy several in Reed’s favorite color, natural beige, or mix and match a few different hues, including brown, white, gray, hazel, mustard yellow, navy blue, and olive green.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The 12-hour subdial shows the 30-year cycle, with the abundant 355-day years in beige and the standard 354-day years in white.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
Match red and grey, beiges, and creams for a more modern, soft look.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
The gown then transitioned into darker tones with charcoal gray and deep beige that were layered beside one another.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Sweeney’s metallic undies also come in beige (which were modeled by Emma Corin on the runway last spring) and pink opal and retail for $5,800 on the label’s website.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Blueprints in the wall The decor is minimal and includes an eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary pieces set against a neutral background of beiges, golds and pale blues.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The beige and black options will blend into neutral decor, while the green and blue shades are great for adding a little bit of color.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
On her arms were mismatched blue and beige sleeve covers adorned with cows.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Not to mention the 36 color options and purse styles to choose from, like the classy beige and black combo or the vibrant turquoise for spring.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
The adjustable strap is up to 40 inches long, and the bag comes in six colors: hot pink, beige, black and white checkers, black, and two shades of brown.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Only the beige and gray colors are available as extra covers.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
Wait a minute, IS there a red carpet this year?
After swapping out the red carpet last year for one that was more of a champagne or beige color, the Academy has reverted to the classic red carpet.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2024
She is also believed to be the brains behind Myanmar’s most notorious scam center, KK Park, a knot of beige concrete blocks perched on Moei River that separates the nation’s Myawaddy region from Thailand.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2024
Noun
Creams, beiges, and blacks consist of the collection’s colorways.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Tones of beige dominated with only one bright pop of color: pink bougainvillea flowers.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Buy several in Reed’s favorite color, natural beige, or mix and match a few different hues, including brown, white, gray, hazel, mustard yellow, navy blue, and olive green.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The 12-hour subdial shows the 30-year cycle, with the abundant 355-day years in beige and the standard 354-day years in white.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
Match red and grey, beiges, and creams for a more modern, soft look.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
The gown then transitioned into darker tones with charcoal gray and deep beige that were layered beside one another.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Sweeney’s metallic undies also come in beige (which were modeled by Emma Corin on the runway last spring) and pink opal and retail for $5,800 on the label’s website.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Blueprints in the wall The decor is minimal and includes an eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary pieces set against a neutral background of beiges, golds and pale blues.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Adjective
In a selection of photos shared on her Instagram Monday, Kardashian could be seen holding the hands of her two little ones while wearing a beige dress and sunglasses.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The beige and black options will blend into neutral decor, while the green and blue shades are great for adding a little bit of color.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
On her arms were mismatched blue and beige sleeve covers adorned with cows.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Not to mention the 36 color options and purse styles to choose from, like the classy beige and black combo or the vibrant turquoise for spring.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
The adjustable strap is up to 40 inches long, and the bag comes in six colors: hot pink, beige, black and white checkers, black, and two shades of brown.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Only the beige and gray colors are available as extra covers.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
Wait a minute, IS there a red carpet this year?
After swapping out the red carpet last year for one that was more of a champagne or beige color, the Academy has reverted to the classic red carpet.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2024
She is also believed to be the brains behind Myanmar’s most notorious scam center, KK Park, a knot of beige concrete blocks perched on Moei River that separates the nation’s Myawaddy region from Thailand.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2024
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